WHAT IS IT?
Cyclothymic disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by alternating periods of hypomania and periods with mild to moderate depressive symptoms.
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WHAT ELSE ARE WE WORRIED ABOUT?
Bipolar disorder: many patients with cyclothymic disorder will go on to get a formal diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
Page Updated: 08.12.2016